Temporary Elections Assistant – Bilingual Phone Operators / Outreach

Job Type: Location Type: On-site

 

Salary: $20.00 Hourly
Location : Riverside
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 26-13871-02SH
Department: Registrar of Voters
Opening Date: 02/02/2026

ABOUT THE POSITION
The County of Riverside’s Human Resources Temporary Assignment Program seeks Temporary Elections Assistants (TEAs) to support the Registrar of Voters upcoming June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election. There are multiple positions available, please see below for more details.

Schedule: 8:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday, including weekends, and holidays with mandatory overtime.
Please Note: Various processes will be Livestreamed during this election.

Meet the Team!

About

TAP

The Temporary

Assignment Program (TAP) recruits and hires temporary employees for all County

departments. TAP assignments are a great way to learn about working for the

County while working on a temporary, at-will basis.

Click here to learn more about TAP: https://rc-hr.com/temporary-medical-assignment-program-tapmap

TAP Benefits: https://rc-hr.com/files/users/user116/COR_2026_TAP_Guide_FINAL.pdf
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

To serve the voting and candidate public by performing a variety of election services and to perform other duties and services, as assigned, within the confines of the Registrar of Voters.

• DATA ENTRY/PHONES: Primary duties will include registration card entry, vote-by-mail verification, answering phones, and proofing candidate statements and ballot information to ensure translation is correct from English to: Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese Mandarin, Chinese Cantonese, Tagalog, Hmong, Japanese, Punjabi or Urdu.

• Strong customer service skills are required.
• Strong bilingual reading, writing, proofing, and speaking ability skills are required.
• Candidates must be proficient in their respective language and proficient in English, speaking and writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Customer service experience that involved meeting the public, obtaining and recording factual information, or explaining rules, regulations, policies/procedures, AND must be bilingual in one of the following languages:

1. Korean
2. Vietnamese
3. Chinese Mandarin
4. Chinese Cantonese
5. Tagalog
6. Hmong
7. Japanese
8. Punjabi
9. Urdu

Knowledge: Perform routine clerical work; learn office practices, procedures and equipment; make simple arithmetic calculations; understand and follow written and oral instructions; establish and maintain cooperative relations with the public.

Ability to: Perform general clerical work; Understand and follow both written and oral instructions as well as established policies and procedures; Perform non-sedentary duties; Regularly lift over 25 pounds; Work in a fast-paced environment

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License may be required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Testing Requirements:
Bilingual Proficiency: Candidates whose applications indicate bilingual proficiency in one of the following languages: Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese Mandarin, Chinese Cantonese, Tagalog, Hmong, Japanese, Punjabi or Urdu will be required to verify their bilingual skills in a proctored test environment.

PLEASE NOTE: Appointees will be required to work any shift, including evenings, weekends, and holidays with mandatory overtime as needed.

For specific questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Sharlah Harvey at .
APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran’s Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse’s) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse’s letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans’ preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here:
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at:
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving “At Will,” are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the ‘Apply‘ link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran’s preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site,
If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.
Temporary employees participate in the 401(a) Temporary and Part-Time Employees’ Retirement Plan and are required to contribute 3.75% of salary to the pension plan. The County contributes a matching amount. A list of benefits for employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) is available
01

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law?

• No
• Yes
• I am in the process of obtaining authorization.

02

Are you currently 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a current regular, part time, temporary, per diem, or seasonal employee with the County of Riverside?

• Yes
• No

04

I understand the physical requirements of this position as stated in the job posting, and I am willing and able to perform these duties with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Yes
• No

05

Do you possess a valid California’s Driver License?

• Yes
• No

06

This position requires in-person reporting to the worksite in Riverside. Are you willing to work in Riverside, CA?

• Yes
• No

07

This position requires mandatory overtime in the evenings or weekends. Are you available to work overtime as needed?

• Yes
• No

08

Are you willing to work Saturdays and Sundays as required by the position?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you frequently speak, read, and write in Spanish?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you frequently speak, read and write in Korean?

• Yes
• No

11

Do you frequently speak, read, and write in Vietnamese?

• Yes
• No

12

Do you frequently speak, read and write in Chinese Mandarin?

• Yes
• No

13

Do you frequently speak, read and write in Chinese Cantonese?

• Yes
• No

14

Do you frequently speak, read and write in Tagalog?

• Yes
• No

15

Do you frequently speak and write in Hmong?

• Yes
• No

16

Do you frequently speak and write in Japanese?

• Yes
• No

17

Do you frequently speak and write in Punjabi?

• Yes
• No

18

Do you frequently speak and write in Urdu?

• Yes
• No

19

How many years of full-time experience do you possess in working with the public?

• None
• 6 month
• 1-3 years
• 3-5 years
• More than 5 years

20

Do you have previous experience as a Poll Worker with the County of Riverside?

• Yes
• No

21

Please select your availability for a phone interview. You will be contacted during the selected timeframe.

• 8:00AM-11:30AM
• 12:00PM-4:00PM
• AvailableAnytime(8:00AM-4:00PM)

Required Question